16: Why You Can't Get Close to Those You Love

16/05/2025 13 min
16: Why You Can't Get Close to Those You Love

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What happens when we avoid telling the truth — not just the big truths, but the small, daily ones about how we feel, what we want, and who we really are?In this episode, we explore a hard truth: the more we pretend in our relationships, the more we erode trust, intimacy, and connection.We talk about:Why pretending doesn’t create closeness — it creates distanceThe hidden cost of being “the agreeable one”How our silence contributes to misunderstandings and unmet needsWhat to ask yourself if you’re feeling resentment or disconnectionA small but powerful first step toward telling the truth in your relationshipsWhether it’s with your partner, your child, your parent, or your friend — this episode invites you to reflect honestly on where you might be hiding, and what might be possible if you stopped.Ready to take this work to the next level and quit pretending???Click here to book a Complimentary Discovery Call.Share this episode with someone else who’s tired of pretending.Subscribe, rate, and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.